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Which professor helped Lucy Hobbs Taylor when she was denied admittance to the Eclectic Medical College?

A college graduate
A dental school dean
A professor from Ohio College of Dentistry
A professor from the Eclectic Medical College

Answer

When Lucy Hobbs Taylor was denied admittance to the Eclectic Medical College due to her gender, a professor from the college agreed to tutor her and encouraged her to practice dentistry. This support helped her continue her studies and eventually open her own dental practice.